Home learning guide during school closure
School's out? These tips will help you keep your child on track.
Helping a kindergartner who's learning English build the self-confidence to speak in class
Here are four ways parents can help their kids build the confidence needed to participate in class — even though they’re still learning English.
Can your child tell fact from fake online?
Most kids can't, despite being raised on technology. Here's how to help your child learn what to trust online.
Teaching your child to speak in class
Raising your hand to participate in class is an important academic skill in American schools. So how can you teach your English learner to speak up at school?
What to expect from your first parent-teacher conference
Now that your child is in kindergarten, it's time to sit down with the teacher and hear how things are going. Here's how to prepare.
Like a Sponge podcast: This is Only a Test
Listen in as Like a Sponge, GreatSchools' new podcast for parents about the science of learning, gets deep into the hotly debated subject of standardized testing.
How learning a foreign language builds tolerance
Learning another language is associated with a host of benefits — including building cultural competence.
Doing a January check-in with your 9th grader
Your child is halfway through freshman year. If you don’t already, make a regular practice of sitting down with your teen and talking about how they feel about school, grades, classes, and teachers.
Doing a January grade check with your 10th grader
Grades count for college. With a new report card in hand, now is a good time to review your child’s grades and classes together.
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